Delicious cherries are loaded with vitamins, anti-oxidants and fiber.
At present these are plentiful in our local supermarkets, gourmet food stores and farmers markets, at very low prices. The cherry season is short, so take advantage of it while you can.
This is an easy recipe to prepare and tastes so refreshing on a hot day. No cooking required!
Mary Elizabeth Evans teaches cooking classes through her company, Teascompany at wwwTeascompany.net. Questions or comments? Email her at teascompany@comcast.net. Follow her on Twitter: teascompanynet.
CHILLED CHERRY SOUP
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
2 pounds chilled, fresh sweet cherries, stemmed, washed and pitted, reserving about 6-8 cherries for the garnish
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest (optional)
Half teaspoon ground cinnamon
Half teaspoon ground cloves
Half teaspoon salt
2 cups of sour cream or crème fraiche
Garnish cherries / Mint leaves
Preparation
Wash cherries
Remove stems and pits
Place cherries in a blender with all other ingredients
Blend at high speed
Chill in refrigerator for at least two hours.
Just before serving garnish with the reserved cherries, halved, and/or mint leaves.
